pat sher back "You're mine now."

glances up at him. "Yours how?"

hums "Like...my family, da? just...my property" smiles

rubs her cheek. "Like a slave?"

shakes head "Slave is a... bad word, da? Being one with me isn't bad."

raises a brow. "So what do I have to do?"

hums "...do as I tell you. And I will protect you" smiles

crosses her arms, tilting her head. "So what do you want me to do?

"

smile and pets her head "Waffles."

smiles. "You want some now?"

nods "Please?"

steps back. "Alright!" And with that she heads towads her kitchen.

follows her

bustles about the kitchen, making the waffles.

watcher her close

hands him a plate after a moment.

takes it "Do you want some too?"

shakes her head. "I ate not too long ago."

nods and starts eating then "...Do you love Lan?"

pauses. "Maybe. I can't say for certain. Do you?"

scratches his chin "I am not sure what 'love' is. I am confused."

hums softly. "Really?"

nods "I never said 'I love you'. Have you?"

shakes her head. "I have not."

nods "..."

raises an eyebrow at him.

tilts head "is something wrong?"

shakes her head. "Just wondering why you asked."

smiles "As I said, I'm confused."

shrugs. "And you thought I could help?"

nods "Maybe. You seem to care about my Lan."

smiles softly. "I do.

smiles "That's good. And I care about you both."

blushes, ducking her head down. "Ah."

keeps smiling

glances up at him, rubbing her cheek.

blinks "Da?"

smiles, stepping up to him and giving him a hug.

...hugs her back

grins, hugging him tight.

pats her back awkwardly

him a grin.

smiles?

kisses his cheek, standing on tiptoes.

...kisses her forehead

smiles, surprised at how affectionate he is.

smiles back

pulls back slightly, brushing her skirt. "so.."

tilts head "so?"

smiles. "Do you want anything else from me?

shakes head "I'll let you know...do you want anything from me?"

looks thoughtful. "Not at the moment."

nods "Ask if you need anything."

pats his arm. "I will."

nods and smiles

starts cleaning up the kitchen, humming.

finishes the waffles

smiles. "Were they good?"

nods "As always"

grins, taking his plate and washing it.